23 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Posted on: 2018-12-10
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 newmar essex, ventana le, ventana, london aire, and mountain aire vehicles. The brake caliper mounting bolts may not have been sufficiently tightened.
Consequence
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Newmar has notified owners, and daimler trucks north america dealers will inspect and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began january 10, 2019. Owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 18v-703.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Posted on: 2019-08-20
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2020 mountain aire, essex, and king aire motorhomes. The bedroom fascia header may fall unexpectedly onto the bed.
Consequence
If the fascia header falls while there is an occupant in the bed, it can increase the risk of an injury.
Corrective Action
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will add screws and brackets to properly secure the fascia header, free of charge. The recall began september 17, 2019. Owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES
Posted on: 2019-05-22
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2019 mountain aire and essex motorhomes built on freightliner xc chassis equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
Consequence
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts may reduce the brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action
Newmar will notify owners, and freightliner dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began june 20, 2019. Owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's numbers for this recall are fl-816 and 19v-367.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #4 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
Posted on: 2019-05-20
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2019 essex, king aire, london aire, mountain aire, and 2020 dutch star motorhomes. The brake relay valve may have an air flow restriction due to a partially blocked orifice, which may lead to extended stopping distance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, air brake systems.
Consequence
An increase in stopping distance without warning increases the risk of crash.
Corrective Action
Newmar will notify owners, and spartan dealers will inspect and replace the brake relay valve, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began june 20, 2019. Owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Newmar's number for this recall is 19012.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #5 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2020-07-21
Description
Newmar corporaton (newmar) is recalling certain 2016-2019 ventana le, 2017-2020 ventana, london aire, essex and dutch star, 2017-2019 mountain aire, 2018-2020 new aire, and 2020 kountry star motorhomes that received the 'inspection-only' remedy from recall 19v-426. The rear mounted power distribution module (pdm) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.
Consequence
Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Newmar will notify owners, and daimler trucks north america dealers will replace the pdm, free of charge. This recall began september 11, 2020. Owners may contact newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 20v-404.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #6 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Posted on: 2020-07-21
Description
Newmar corporaton (newmar) is recalling certain 2016-2019 ventana le, 2017-2020 ventana, london aire, essex and dutch star, 2017-2019 mountain aire, 2018-2020 new aire, and 2020 kountry star motorhomes that received the 'inspection-only' remedy from recall 19v-426. The rear mounted power distribution module (pdm) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.
Consequence
Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Newmar will notify owners, and daimler trucks north america dealers will replace the pdm, free of charge. This recall began september 11, 2020. Owners may contact newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 20v-404.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #7 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Posted on: 2020-07-21
Description
Newmar corporaton (newmar) is recalling certain 2016-2019 ventana le, 2017-2020 ventana, london aire, essex and dutch star, 2017-2019 mountain aire, 2018-2020 new aire, and 2020 kountry star motorhomes that received the 'inspection-only' remedy from recall 19v-426. The rear mounted power distribution module (pdm) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.
Consequence
Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Newmar will notify owners, and daimler trucks north america dealers will replace the pdm, free of charge. This recall began september 11, 2020. Owners may contact newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 20v-404.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #8 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2019-06-11
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2016-2019 ventana le and 2017-2019 dutch star, essex, london aire, mountain aire and ventana, and 2018-2019 new aire motorhomes built on a daimler trucks chassis. The rear mounted power distribution module (pdm) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.
Consequence
Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Newmar will notify owners, and daimler trucks dealers will inspect and replace the rear pdm, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began july 18, 2019. Owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 18v-852.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #9 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2019-06-11
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2016-2019 ventana le and 2017-2019 dutch star, essex, london aire, mountain aire and ventana, and 2018-2019 new aire motorhomes built on a daimler trucks chassis. The rear mounted power distribution module (pdm) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.
Consequence
Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Newmar will notify owners, and daimler trucks dealers will inspect and replace the rear pdm, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began july 18, 2019. Owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 18v-852.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #10 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Posted on: 2020-03-20
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2020 essex and london aire, 2019 mountain aire, ventana le and ventana and 2020 kountry star motorhomes built on dtna chassis. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
Consequence
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Newmar will notify owners, and dtna dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began may 6, 2020. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 20v-127.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #11 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2020-08-27
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 essex and new aire, 2019 dutch star, london aire, mountain aire, and ventana motorhomes. The instrument panel brightness cannot be adjusted, possibly causing glare when driving at night. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 101, control and displays.
Consequence
Glare can reduce the driver's visibility of the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Newmar will notify owner, and dealers will update the software and processor, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began october 21, 2020. Owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #12 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Posted on: 2021-09-09
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 london aire, dutch star, essex, king aire, mountain aire, 2020-2021 ventana, and 2021 new aire recreational vehicles. The instrument cluster may intermittently go blank while the vehicle is in motion.
Consequence
A blank instrument cluster display may be missing critical information such as the vehicle's speed and warning lights, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the control module software, and reroute and secure the ductwork, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on november 8, 2021. Owners may contact newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #13 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Posted on: 2021-07-02
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2019 mountain aire, 2020-2021 new aire, 2020-2022 super star, 2018-2021 ventana, and dutch star vehicles equipped with certain cummins diesel engines. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot boreholes, allowing the high-pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Cummins service centers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on august 24, 2021. Owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is cummins 21e-32.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #14 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Posted on: 2021-07-02
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2019 mountain aire, 2020-2021 new aire, 2020-2022 super star, 2018-2021 ventana, and dutch star vehicles equipped with certain cummins diesel engines. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot boreholes, allowing the high-pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Cummins service centers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on august 24, 2021. Owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is cummins 21e-32.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #15 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Posted on: 2021-05-20
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2017-2022 dutch star, 2017-2019 mountain aire, 2019-2021 ventana and 2021 new aire motorhomes. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the rail threads, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters were mailed to owners on july 16, 2021. Owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8000. Newmar's number for this recall is cummins 21e-032.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #16 - STRUCTURE
Posted on: 2021-07-28
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 bay star, ventana, new aire, 2019-2020 canyon star, bay star sport, essex, king aire, london aire, mountain aire, 2018-2021 dutch star, 2020 kountry star, and 2019 ventana le recreational vehicles. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.
Consequence
Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed september 25, 2021. Owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 21e 047.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #17 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Posted on: 2021-07-28
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 bay star, ventana, new aire, 2019-2020 canyon star, bay star sport, essex, king aire, london aire, mountain aire, 2018-2021 dutch star, 2020 kountry star, and 2019 ventana le recreational vehicles. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.
Consequence
Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed september 25, 2021. Owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 21e 047.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #18 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Posted on: 2021-05-20
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2017-2022 dutch star, 2017-2019 mountain aire, 2019-2021 ventana and 2021 new aire motorhomes. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the rail threads, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters were mailed to owners on july 16, 2021. Owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8000. Newmar's number for this recall is cummins 21e-032.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #19 - SEATS
Posted on: 2022-04-11
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2022 bay star, bay star sport, ventana, dutch star, new aire, canyon star, 2019 ventana le, 2020-2022 kountry star, 2019-2020 mountain aire, london aire, essex, and 2021 super star vehicles. The wiring under the seats may be incorrectly secured, which can lead to a pinched wire in the seat adjustment mechanism and cause an electrical short circuit.
Consequence
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and secure the wiring, adding circuit breaker and fuse protection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on june 10, 2022. Owners may contact newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #20 - STRUCTURE
Posted on: 2021-07-28
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 bay star, ventana, new aire, 2019-2020 canyon star, bay star sport, essex, king aire, london aire, mountain aire, 2018-2021 dutch star, 2020 kountry star, and 2019 ventana le recreational vehicles. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.
Consequence
Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on september 10, 2021. Owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 21e 047.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #21 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Posted on: 2021-07-28
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 bay star, ventana, new aire, 2019-2020 canyon star, bay star sport, essex, king aire, london aire, mountain aire, 2018-2021 dutch star, 2020 kountry star, and 2019 ventana le recreational vehicles. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.
Consequence
Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on september 10, 2021. Owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 21e 047.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #22 - STRUCTURE
Posted on: 2021-07-28
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 bay star, ventana, new aire, 2019-2020 canyon star, bay star sport, essex, king aire, london aire, mountain aire, 2018-2021 dutch star, 2020 kountry star, and 2019 ventana le recreational vehicles. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.
Consequence
Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on september 10, 2021. Owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 21e 047.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #23 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Posted on: 2021-07-28
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 bay star, ventana, new aire, 2019-2020 canyon star, bay star sport, essex, king aire, london aire, mountain aire, 2018-2021 dutch star, 2020 kountry star, and 2019 ventana le recreational vehicles. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.
Consequence
Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on september 10, 2021. Owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 21e 047.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.